Pilates: 3 sins to avoid We typically do Pilates to help get/maintain/improve control of our body and its movements, or to help with pain. So let’s run through some areas which could possibly be improved to make for a better and safer experience. Sin 1: Concentrating on a single body area and not allowing enough…

Did you know one in eight Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the time they turn 85? Thanks to measures such as early detection and great improvements in treatment, Breast Cancer Survivorship is on the rise. Treatment choices include: Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation Hormonal/target therapies …

A GP or specialist may refer you for a steroid injection, but what is it? A steroid, or cortisone/corticosteroid, injection contains a strong anti-inflammatory medication that may help to settle pain that is not changing with physiotherapy management or that is hindering you from completing an exercise program or functioning with daily life. A…

‘Your aches and pains are just because you are getting old…. and you just have to live with it!’ Do you have aches and pains? And have you been told something like this before? There is so much information out there that draws attention to the ‘bad things’ that can happen throughout life.…

Have you ever had difficulty reaching into the back seat of your car, pushing up out of a chair or lifting your hand up above your head to wave to a friend? Maybe you have felt pain when pushing a door open or doing an overhead press in the gym. If any of these tasks…

Which one is better – Pilates or Yoga? Its a common question that everyone asks and one that has a rivalry as big as Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide. Which one is better? Pilates or Yoga? Let’s go on a little journey together to find the differences and corresponding benefits each have, so you…

One thing that we can be sure of in life is that our body will go through a number of physical changes as we get older. Some of the most common include loss of muscle strength and poorer coordination, which in turn makes us more susceptible to falls and subsequent injuries. According to the Clinical…

We live in an age where we find a television, mobile phone, computer, tablet or all of above in each room of the house, workplace or school. Information is right at our finger tips, interaction with others is so easy, and effectiveness of work and school life has been aided. However, it hasn’t aided in…

Does your neck feel stiff or sore all the time? Did you know that your neck might be causing pain to refer to other places? Here are our Top 5 major problems your stiff neck might be causing: Headaches Arm Pain Pins and needles in your hand and arm Tight upper back Sinus…

Hip arthritis can be a painful and debilitating condition that can have a huge impact on your life. It can limit some of the basic activities that we often take for granted, such as getting in and out of bed, bending over to put your shoes on, or going for a walk. If you…

I did lots of strength work in the gym and running for my ACL rehab. That should be enough, shouldn’t it? ACL rehab is a long process that involves many different facets, gaining strength is only one aspect to focus on. There are many other aspects that need to be addressed if you want a…

We always have the best intentions for our children when it comes to sport, and we never want to see them sidelined because of an injury. This blog will highlight the 3 most common sporting injuries that physiotherapists see in children. For each injury, we will discuss what could be the cause of and how…

Do you have a knee or hip problem that is limiting your mobility? Are you sick of going to buildings that don’t either have ramp access or steps/stairs with a decent handrail? Local and national laws require that commercial properties be friendly to the disabled or else they may suffer the consequences. Landlords who fail…